The Secret Garden

Name: The Secret Garden
Brand: ONE Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (17 reviews)
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
ISBN: 9781646895311

Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrator: Tamaryn Payne

Unabridged: 8 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: One Audiobooks

Published: 01/25/2023

Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Classic, Children's Fiction, Classic Children's Stories

Synopsis

Told in the beautiful and charming words of Frances Hodgson Burnett, this classic children’s tale of redemption and transformation is full of so many priceless lessons. After losing both of her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from the lively and bustling world of India to the cold and secretive manor of an aloof relative in England. On her own and with a dismal and stubborn outlook on life, little Mary learns to let people in again and to appreciate new perspectives. She also begins to see the wonders she herself is capable of, once she lets hope find space in her heart.

This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic titles read by well known and loved audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works.

Tamaryn Payne brings her passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.

About Frances Hodgson Burnett

English born novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett was best known for her children's stories, particularly Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Secret Garden, and A Little Princess. Many of her works have been and continue to be dramatized in film and video.

Frances Eliza Hodgson was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. When she was four, her father died, leaving her mother with five children and little money. They moved to America when she was sixteen and settled on a farm in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The family financial situation did not improve, and Frances felt that she had the ability to earn money from writing, so as a teenager, she sent her stories to an editor. She began with short stories based on her childhood days in Manchester. After "Surly Tim's Trouble" premiered in Scribner's Magazine in 1872, publishers pursued Frances; one successful story led to another.

Frances married Dr. Swan M. Burnett in 1873, and they had two sons. They traveled extensively throughout Europe and subsequently took up residence in Washington, D.C. Later, reporters criticized her lifestyle and turned public sentiment against her, despite her attempts to stay out of the public eye. Frances died October 29, 1924, at the age of seventy-four.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa of Troy on August 13, 2024

The Secret Garden has been such a delightful read during the cold, dreary winter months. Who else is looking forward to the wonder of spring, the greenery, and warmer weather? The title "The Secret Garden" almost overshadows the magnificent characters. Colin always had at his disposal the grounds and......more

Goodreads review by Miranda on May 17, 2021

100 days into 2021 and 100 books have been read. Check out my latest BookTube Video to see which ones are my fave!The Written Review Orphaned Mary Lennox had a sour face, bitter temperment and dismal dispostion. But could you blame her? Nine years old and she was barely shown an ounce of affecti......more

Goodreads review by Danila on May 20, 2024

This book is an ode to love, friendship and the unsurpassed beauty found in nature that fills every one of us with hope. It is inspiring, tender and guarantees the reader is going to relive the magic when you delve into the pages of this tale and find it as enchantingly satisfying as you expected. T......more

Goodreads review by Ruby on January 25, 2021

I cannot believe this took me so long to read. In the spirit of A Little Princess, this story recognises the characteristics we must prize most as human beings. The book follows contrary Mary Lennox as she learns a very important lesson from a very secret garden.......more

Goodreads review by Hailey on July 17, 2016

Love love love Also: counting this as my first BookTubeAThon read even if I read only 2 pages during the actual readathon, I NEED ALL THE BOOKS I CAN GET......more